Diarrhea | ORS | Tamil | Maruthuvameigal | hussain

For more queries and to learn more about medicine follow me at : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hussain_kalam_/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/maruthuvameigal/ Disclaimer: All the information mentioned in the videos are only for educational purposes and to create a basic awareness to common man on medicine and doesn't advocate any other consult or opinion.So consult your Doctor for any procedures and clear knowledge and don't rely only on the information given on this video Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent bowel movements — is a common problem. Luckily, diarrhea is usually short-lived, lasting no more than a few days. But, when diarrhea lasts for weeks, it usually indicates that's there's another problem When to see a doctor If you're an adult, see your doctor if: Your diarrhea persists beyond a few days You become dehydrated You have severe abdominal or rectal pain You have bloody or black stools You have a fever above 102 F (39 C) Indications of dehydration in adults These include: Excessive thirst Dry mouth or skin Little or no urination Weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness Fatigue Dark-colored urine Indications of dehydration in infants and young children These include: Not having a wet diaper in three or more hours Dry mouth and tongue Fever above 102 F (39 C) Crying without tears Drowsiness, unresponsiveness or irritability Sunken appearance to the abdomen, eyes or cheeks What is ORS? ORS (oral rehydration salts) is a special combination of dry salts that is mixed with safe water. It can help replace the fluids lost due to diarrhoea. When should ORS be used? When a child has three or more loose stools in a day, begin to give ORS. In addition, for 10–14 days, give children over 6 months of age 20 milligrams of zinc per day (tablet or syrup); give children under 6 months of age 10 milligrams per day (tablet or syrup). Where can ORS be obtained? In most countries, ORS packets are available from health centres, pharmacies, markets and shops. How is the ORS drink prepared? Put the contents of the ORS packet in a clean container. Check the packet for directions and add the correct amount of clean water. Too little water could make the diarrhoea worse. Add water only. Do not add ORS to milk, soup, fruit juice or soft drinks. Do not add sugar. Stir well, and feed it to the child from a clean cup. Do not use a bottle. How much ORS drink to give? Encourage the child to drink as much as possible. A child under the age of 2 years needs at least 1/4 to 1/2 of a large (250-millilitre) cup of the ORS drink after each watery stool. A child aged 2 years or older needs at least 1/2 to 1 whole large (250-millilitre) cup of the ORS drink after each watery stool. What if ORS is not available? Give the child a drink made with 6 level teaspoons of sugar and 1/2 level teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 litre of clean water. Be very careful to mix the correct amounts. Too much sugar can make the diarrhoea worse. Too much salt can be extremely harmful to the child. Making the mixture a little too diluted (with more than 1 litre of clean water) is not harmful. The following traditional remedies make highly effective oral rehydration solutions and are suitable drinks to prevent a child from losing too much liquid during diarrhoea: Breastmilk Gruels (diluted mixtures of cooked cereals and water) Carrot Soup Rice water If none of these drinks is available, other alternatives are: Fresh fruit juice Weak tea Green coconut water If nothing else is available, give water from the cleanest possible source (if possible brought to the boil and then cooled). 10 Things you should know about Rehydrating a child. Wash your hands with soap and water before preparing solution. Prepare a solution, in a clean pot, by mixing - Six (6) level teaspoons of sugar and Half (1/2) level teaspoon (or one) of Salt or - 1 packet of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) 20.5 grams mix with - One litre of clean drinking or boiled water (after cooled) Stir the mixture till all the contents dissolve. Wash your hands and the baby's hands with soap and water before feeding solution. Give the sick child as much of the solution as it needs, in small amounts frequently. Give child alternately other fluids - such as breast milk and juices. Continue to give solids if child is four months or older. If the child still needs ORS after 24 hours, make a fresh solution. ORS does not stop diarrhoea. It prevents the body from drying up. The diarrhoea will stop by itself. If child vomits, wait ten minutes and give it ORS again. Usually vomiting will stop. If diarrhoea increases and /or vomiting persists, take child over to a health clinic.